Archive: 2025/09
Arizona Gambling Crackdown Halts $1.3 Million Phoenix Dream Home Raffle, Reviving Legal Online Gaming Debate
Arizona regulators forced the shutdown of a $1.3 million sweepstakes run by UK‑based Raffall and an Arizona resident, calling it an illegal raffle. The move spotlights gaps in state gambling law and fuels fresh calls for regulated online gaming. Authorities cited profit‑sharing, under‑age entry, and misleading prize structures. Potential felony charges loom for the promoters. The case may reshape Arizona’s approach to internet gambling.
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NFL Preseason Week 2: Rookie Quarterbacks Shine as Roster Battles Heat Up
Week 2 of the NFL preseason delivered sharp rookie play and real roster pressure. Giants first-rounder Jaxson Dart was nearly flawless against the Jets. The Bears posted a shutout, the Bengals closed the slate with a win over Washington, and a few games ended in ties. Defensive rookies made noise too, with the Eagles’ Andrew Mukuba scoring and the Chargers’ Eric Rogers going the distance.
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